Sermons on Cyprus:

Maximizing Your Impact (Acts - Part 19) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to let history know that you showed up!

Maximizing your impact Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 19 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 25, 2003 Acts 11:19-30 HOW TO LET HISTORY KNOW THAT YOU SHOWED UP (the example of Barnabas) 1. Look for God’s Activity. “Now those who had been scattered by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul At Caesarea With Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

In the Gospels Jesus’ predictions of his coming passion provide the ominous tone. For Paul’s journey the warnings of the Christians along his way serve this function.

Sunday, December 20, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.7: Paul at Caesarea with Philip the Evangelist (21:1-14) ACTS 21:1-14 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go'in Down Da Shore Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 22, 2011

A study of chapter 23 verses 1 through 18

Isaiah 23: 1 – 18 Go’In Down Da Shore The burden against Tyre. Wail, you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor; From the land of Cyprus it is revealed to them. 2 Be still, you inhabitants of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whom those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 23:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Poor And Sad Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus’ words just take the conventional wisdom and turn it on its head! "Happy are the poor and sad?" But let’s look closer - Is He right? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021

10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

The First People The Church Sent Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus sent his disciples out on mission. But Acts 13 is the first time THE CHURCH sent people out on mission. They were Barnabas and Saul. It wasn't all plain sailing. But it was still totally worthwhile.

INTRODUCTION / LEAD IN I wonder if you’ve read The Lord of the Rings. In the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring, Bilbo Baggins throws a party. Then, he suddenly vanishes! Gandalf the wizard knows how he’s done it: Bilbo has a ring with very special power, a ring that is gradually gaining ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Levels Of Church Maturity

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Knowing when, as a church, we have come to understand the maturity Christ wants us to be at.

REACHING THE LEVELS OF CHURCH MATURITY Acts 11:26 INTRO: I. KNOWING THE CONCEPT OF MATURITY A. Having obtain a final or desire state, or full development B. As Individuals 1)Eph. 4:13 “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Of The Best

Contributed by Rob Ross on Mar 17, 2001

To help church members define four key reasons for Christian Education in the Church.

Sermon Text: Acts 11:19-30 Topic: Christian Education Probing Question: Why should a church be educating people? Key Word: reasons Subject: reasons a church educates people Aim: To help church members define four key reasons for Christian Education. Sermon Title: The Best of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering & Scattering

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

The church has many purposes or functions. These purposes hang on a two-fold mission: the Gathering of the Community for Worship, Instruction, Fellowship and Evangelism Training and the Scattering of the Community in order to fulfill both our cultural a

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I read the story of the little girl who was asked to describe the parts of a man. She said, "Man has three parts: the brainium, the chester, and the abominable cavity. The brainium holds the brain, the chester holds the heart, and the abominable cavity holds the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018

The beatitudes are the highest Life values ever once can attain. Try out in your personal life with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Text: Mathew 5:1-12 Topic: Beatitudes and Blessings Introduction: Jesus Selected men who would be his followers. He wanted to instruct his helpers and assistants to do their work intellectually, efficiently, so set the guidelines for them to follow as rules and regulations. It is also known as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 17, 2001

A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36, Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Begins Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2016

This sermon draws material from Chapters 10 and 11 in Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon draws lessons for our lives and ministry from the first part of Paul's first missionary journey.

Introduction: A. Preaching, ministry and missionary work are very interesting and challenging adventures. 1. I read about one preacher who gave a very unusual sermon one day – He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God displayed in nature. 2. After the service, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Lessons from the church at Antioch

Acts 11b - The Church at Antioch - 4/23/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts chapter 11. We are going to pick up today with where we left off three weeks ago. We took the last two weeks to focus on Palm Sunday and Easter, but today we are back in the book of Acts. Remember that Acts is a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational